Reed Bed Collection

Reedbed and Cley Mill at Cley North Norfolk on a stormy evening in October

Hickling Broad Norfolk summer

Snape, Suffolk. A small village on the River Alde near the Suffolk coast, Snape is best known for its Maltings, a group of buildings formerly used to produce malt for use in the brewing industry

Robin (Erithacus rubecula) at RSPB Leighton Moss Bird Reserve, Silverdale, Lancashire, England, UK. February 2016

Bearded tit (Panurus biarmicus) male portrait feeding, Helsinki, Finland, January

Path on edge of reedbed on Cley NWT Reserve at dawn April Norfolk

Bearded reedling (Panurus biarmicus) female feeding on reed seeds covered in frost, Espoo, Finland, January

Hickling Broad Norfolk summer

Reedbeds and Cley windmill, 18th century tower windmill on old quay, Cley-next-the-Sea, Norfolk, England, UK, Europe

Bulrush (Typha latifolia) Klein Schietveld, Brasschaat, Belgium

Black-necked stilts (Himantopus mexicanus) pair performing post-copulatory display (as copulation ends, the male slides off the female leaving his wings draped over her)

Bearded reedling (Panurus biarmicus) on frosty reed seed head, Helsinki, Finland, January

Reed warbler (Acrocephalus scirpaceus) with insect larvae in beak, Greylake RSPB Reserve, Somerset Levels, England, UK, June

St Benets Level Drainage Mill at sunset. Norfolk Broads, England, UK, February

Wood sandpiper (Tringa glareola) in reed bed, Finland, May

Bearded reedling / tit (Panurus biarmicus), male in snow, Finland, March

Wicken Fen wetlands with windmill water pump and Phragmites reeds, Cambridgeshire, England, May

View towards Glastonbury Tor over reedbeds at dawn, Somerset, England

Sedge Warbler (Acrocephalus schoenobaenus) Greylake RSPB Reserve, Somerset Levels, England, UK, August

Amur leopard cat (Prionailurus bengalensis euptilurus) leaping past reed bed, Vladivostok, Primorsky Krai, Far East Russia. February

During the Reed Harvest, 1886. Creator: Peter Henry Emerson
During the Reed Harvest, 1886. A work made of platinum print, pl. xxviii from the album " life and landscape on the norfolk broads" (1886); edition of 200

A Reed-Cutter at Work, 1886. Creator: Peter Henry Emerson
A Reed-Cutter at Work, 1886. A work made of platinum print, pl. xxv from the album " life and landscape on the norfolk broads" (1886); edition of 200

Dense flock of Common teal (Anas crecca) with a few Wigeon (Anas penelope) and Northern shoveler (Anas clypeata) in flight over others resting on partly frozen flooded marshes

Great bittern (Botaurus stellaris) in flight over water. London, UK. December

Lower Tamar Lakes, reflections and rushes, colurful winter sunrise, North Cornwall, UK. January 2018

Wroxham Broad, Norfolk, c1896. Artist: Poulton & Co
Wroxham Broad, Norfolk, c1896. From Pictorial England and Wales. [Cassell and Company, Limited, London, Paris & Melbourne, c1896]

Pangbourne Weir, c1896. From Pictorial England and Wales. [Cassell and Company, Limited, London, Paris & Melbourne, c1896]

Stamford, c1896. Artist: GA Nichols
Stamford, c1896. From Pictorial England and Wales. [Cassell and Company, Limited, London, Paris & Melbourne, c1896]

Two male Bearded reedling (Panurus biarmicus) eating seeds from the spike of a common bulrush (Typha latifolia) in a reedbed, Belgium, January. Digital composite

Huge flock of Common starlings (Sturnus vulgaris) flying in to roost over the reed beds at dusk, Ham Wall nature reserve, Somerset, UK, January

Thames sailing barge, Snape, Suffolk. This type of sailing vessel developed in the 19th century, carrying cargo on the Thames Estuary and further afield along the east and south coasts

Barskimming House and Bridge, 1804. Artist: James Fittler
Barskimming House and Bridge, 1804. After John Claude Nattes (c1765-1839). From Scotia Depicta; or, the Antiquities, Castles, Public Buildings, Noblemen and Gentlemens Seats, Cities, Towns

Ancient Egyptians hunting wildfowl with throwing sticks. The picture shows a papyrus reed bed with fish and numerous birds including a flock of geese taking to the air. From the British Museum

Bearded Tit Panurus biarmicus female in reedbed Norfolk winter

Dew laden cobwebs on phragmites reed head Titchwell RSPB Reserve Norfolk March

Dew laden cobweb on phragmites reed head Titchwell RSPB Reserve Norfolk March

Bearded Tit Panurus biarmicus male in reedbed Titchwell RSPB Reserve Norfolk April

Bearded Tit Panurus biarmicus male Titchwell RSPB Reserve Norfolk March

Bearded Tit Panurus biarmicus male in reedbed Titchwell RSPB Reserve Norfolk April

Grey Heron preening at waterside with reedbed in background, Ardea cinerea, Hungary

Squacco Heron adult walking in reed bed, Ardeola ralloides, Hungary

Squacco Heron walking on tree trunk in reed bed, Ardeola ralloides, Hungary

Squacco Heron adult standing in reed bed with Black-crowned Night Heron, Nycticorax nycticorax, Ardeola ralloides, Hungary

Squacco Heron adult landing in reed bed, Ardeola ralloides, Hungary

Squacco Heron adult preening in reed bed, Ardeola ralloides, Hungary

Squacco Heron adult standing on tree trunk in reed bed, Ardeola ralloides, Hungary

Western Great Egret standing in reedbed, Ardea alba, Hungary

Singing Savi's Warbler in reedbed, Locustella luscinioides, the Netherlands

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"Exploring the Enchanting Reed Beds: A Glimpse into Nature's Serenity" Immerse yourself in the captivating beauty of reed beds as storm clouds gather over Cley Mill at Cley, North Norfolk on a mesmerizing October evening. Journey further to Snape, Suffolk, where these lush habitats thrive, offering a haven for countless species. During the vibrant summer months at Hickling Broad in Norfolk, witness nature's symphony unfold amidst the rustling reeds. Marvel at the striking male bearded tit as it delicately feeds on Helsinki's frost-covered reed seeds in Finland during January. Venturing to RSPB Leighton Moss Bird Reserve in Silverdale, Lancashire, England, UK reveals an enchanting robin perched amidst this tranquil landscape. As dawn breaks over Cley NWT Reserve in April Norfolk, follow a path along the edge of a reed bed and experience its ethereal charm. In Espoo, Finland witness a female bearded reedling gracefully feeding on frost-kissed reed seeds. Return once more to Hickling Broad during summer and immerse yourself in its breathtaking allure. As you explore Cley-next-the-Sea and admire 18th-century windmill towers rising above picturesque reed beds; marvel at black-necked stilts performing their post-copulatory display with elegance and grace. Finally, encounter another stunning moment captured by Helsinki's frozen landscapes - a bearded reedling perched atop a frosty seed head. And don't miss out on witnessing Greylake RSPB Reserve come alive as a diligent reed warbler carries insect larvae within its delicate beak. Revel in nature's wonders within these magical realms of tranquility - where life thrives amidst swaying stalks and hidden treasures await around every corner.